The secretary of Guam was the equivalent of the lieutenant governor when the governorship was still appointed by the president of the United States.

[2] Public Law 90-497 illustrated most of the Secretary of Guam's duties and powers.

[5] Public law 9-69, passed on July 7, 1967, mandated that all administrative regulations must be filed with the Secretary of Guam for compilation and publishing.

Kurt Moylan also served as the first elected Lieutenant Governor of Guam.

[7] Richard Barrett Lowe originated the position of Assistant Secretary of Guam early in his term, naming Manuel Flores Leon Guerrero to the position.